The President's Circle

Celebrating a Vibrant Community

Donors to Ursuline Academy making gifts of $5,000 or more in one year become members of The President’s Circle.

Each year in the spring, members of The President’s Circle gather for a special dinner to celebrate a vibrant Ursuline community. Donors and volunteer leaders are recognized for their Serviam spirit and commitment to the future of the school.

President's Circle Dinner 2018: Reimagining Ursuline Education

President's Circle Dinner 2018 was held at The Belo Mansion. The words of St. Angela Merici, "Do Something, Get Moving, Risk New Things" provided a compelling framework for the evening's message that looked to the future of Ursuline Academy, reimagining Ursuline education in ways that will enhance our mission. The David M. Crowley Foundation was named recipient of the 2018 President's Award. View the event program and photo album.

The David M. Crowley Foundation is committed to continuing the legacy of David Crowley who honored God and served others by giving his time and financial support. Throughout his life, David's generosity and heart had no boundaries as he believed that helping those less fortunate was his duty.

David Crowley and Sandra hallmark established The David M. Crowley Foundation in 1990 to help address the social needs of the Dallas community. Today as President, Sandra continues to be mindful of the Foundation's vision to support organizations like Ursuline Academy which work to improve the quality of life of others spiritually, physically, and emotionally.

Named one of the Foundation's original Designated Charities, Ursuline Academy has received generous grants over nearly three decades to establish The David M. Crowley Endowed Scholarship, The David M. Crowley Atrium of The French Family Science, Math and Technology Center, and the Ave Maria Endowed Scholarship in honor of David M. Crowley. The Crowley Foundation has also made major contributions to The Sister Margaret Ann Moser, O.S.U. '56 Endowed Scholarship and the Sister Margaret Ann Moser, O.S.U. Athletic Field.

Dedicated to promoting opportunities for women, David Crowley believed that Ursuline prepares young women to achieve their individual life goals and that the Academy makes a difference in the lives of its students. Through its compassionate gifts, the Foundation that bears his name has truly been instrumental in realizing this mission for Ursuline in Dallas.

President's Circle Dinner 2017: UA On Track for Tomorrow

The annual President's Circle Dinner was held on April 28, 2017 at Union Station, celebrating the Ursuline mission, past, present, and future. Guests participated in a special "whistle stop tour" to learn more about how Ursuline is implementing its strategic roadmap. Mrs. Mary Fox was named recipient of the 2017 President's Award. View the event program and photo album.

President's Circle Dinner 2016

Supporters came to campus at Ursuline on Friday, May 6, 2016, for the annual President's Circle Dinner. Celebrating Excellence in Teaching, the program featured a video presentation followed by 20-minute "mini classes" to give guests a first-hand experience of 21st century teaching at Ursuline. Pat Brown O'Brien '52 and Neil O'Brien were named recipients of the 2016 President's Award. View the event program and photo album.

President's Circle Dinner 2015

Ursuline supporters gathered at the Dallas Museum of Art on Friday, May 8, 2015, for the annual President's Circle Dinner. Guests toured the museum, which featured student art, and participated in teacher-led interactive art experiences. Victoria Pitts Lattner '69 and Douglas Lattner were named the recipients of the 2015 President's Award. View the event program and photo album.

President's Circle Dinner 2014

The George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum was the venue on April 10, 2014, for the annual President’s Circle Dinner. Guests toured the museum and also had the opportunity to hear from two panels — alumnae speaking on global citizenship and students and teachers sharing their Serviam experiences. The Staubach Family was named recipient of the 2014 President’s Award. View the event program and photo album.

President’s Circle Dinner 2013

Held at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science on April 12, 2013, the annual President’s Circle Dinner was themed UAre Here. Guests visited student STEM exhibits and demonstrations stationed throughout the museum. President Gretchen Kane presented the 2013 President’s Award to Susan Hayes Raffo '74. View the event program and photo album.

President’s Circle Dinner 2012

The Belo Mansion was the site of Ursuline's annual donor recognition event on April 13, 2012. Sister Margaret Ann Moser gave the President’s Tribute, presented the 2012 President’s Award to Mary Lee and Fritz Duda, and introduced her successor Gretchen Kane. Performing arts education was the evening's theme, with keynote remarks by Shana DeSouza Druffner ’85 and performances of the combined Ursuline Student Choirs. View the event program and photo album.

President's Circle Dinner 2011

Ursuline supporters gathered on May 6, 2011, at the Biblical Art Museum in Dallas for the annual President’s Circle Dinner. Dr. John McConnell, Chief Executive Officer of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and campaign co-chair, was keynote speaker. Members of the Facing the Future Capital Campaign Cabinet were honored as recipients of the 2011 President's Award.

President's Circle Dinner 2010

The 2010 President's Circle Dinner on May 7, 2010, was part of a day-long celebration of Dedication for the new French Family Science, Math, and Technology Center. Donors heard remarks from Melinda French Gates '82, Co-Chair and Trustee of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The 2010 President's Award was presented to The French Family: Ray and Elaine French, Susan French Burkhardsmeier '81, Melinda French Gates '82, Raymond J. French, and Steven French.

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The President's Award

Established in 2004, the President’s Award is presented each year at The President's Circle Dinner to recognize an outstanding volunteer for extraordinary leadership and Serviam spirit in support of Ursuline Academy and excellence in education for young women.